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Boston Globe Scholastic Art Awards 2017

About the Massachusetts Scholastic Art & Writing Awards The Scholastic Art and Writing Awards program has been part of The Boston Globe’s commitment to the community for decades, and to the development, education, and well-being of young people in Massachusetts. Thanks to support from the Boston Globe Foundation, the Scholastic program introduces the Boston community to a new generation of young artistic talent and is just one of the many ways the Globe and its audience of readers support local talent.

Two of our very own #FHSart teachers, Jamie Lynch and Christine Neville, presented at the first ever Session for Master Degree Research in Art Education with President of the Seminar for Research in Art Education (SRAE) and the host of this unique session.

Dr. Schulte united graduate students and alumni on a nationwide scale to present their research in Art Education.

Mrs. Lynch presented her published thesis "Influences on artistic processes for creating and teaching art.”

Mrs. Neville presented her published thesis “The impact of teaching digital media on student process and appreciation of artwork.”

Mrs. Neville also presented at the Art Education Technology Smackdown. This event showcases a variety of technologies in a fast-paced smackdown style presentation. Neville presented our own Fairhaven students stop-motion animation created with long exposure light painting photography.

Pictured with Umass Dartmouth Art Education Colleagues/Professors and MAEA President

Visiting "Cloudgate" and sightseeing around downtown Chicago

Three #FHSart students exhibit their Self-Portraits in the "Here's Looking At You" Exhibition at the Gallery X in New Bedford, MA.

Three of our #FHSart students had artwork selected for the curated exhibition on Self-Portraits at the Gallery X in New Bedford, MA. The exhibit, "Here's Looking At You", focused on how the artist portrays themselves in a variety of 2-D media and approaches.

Jacob Cabral (11th Grade), Eve Hartig (11th Grade), and Kaci Berche (12th Grade) all had their artwork chosen by the Gallery X's Curator for this local exhibition.

#FHSart students exhibit in the 4th Annual Emerging Young Artists Exhibit at UMass Dartmouth's CVPA

The College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) has the pleasure to present the Emerging Young Artists 2016 Invitational Exhibition at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth.

The exhibition will be on view in the CVPA Campus Gallery on the first floor of the CVPA building at UMass Dartmouth, 285 Old Westport Road, North Dartmouth from January 25 to February 6, 2016. An opening reception for the exhibiting young artists, their art teachers, the UMass Dartmouth community, and the general public will be held on Saturday, February 6th, from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Awards will be presented at 2:30 pm. Parking for the event is Lot 7.

The College of Visual and Performing Arts is thrilled to host this 4th annual high school invitational exhibition and to showcase the artwork of many of the region's talented art students. The Emerging Young Artists 2016 Invitational Exhibition recognizes the exceptional merit of high school art students from thirty-four high school art programs in Massachusetts.

Cultivating the Creative Spirit Outstanding High School Student Artist Prize and Exhibition

​﻿The Dedee Shattuck Gallery in Westport, MA hosted their third annual Cultivating the Creative Spirit Outstanding High School Student Artist Prize and Exhibition.The art departments of Dartmouth High School, Durfee High School, Fairhaven High School, Greater New Bedford Voc Tech, Old Rochester Regional High School, and Tiverton High School have nominated at least one senior with outstanding artistic aspirations and potential.

Art Prize:In addition to exhibiting the finalists’ work, one outstanding Junior will be awarded a $250 gift certificate to Riverside Art. This award is based on the demonstration of exceptional presentation, creativity, and technique.

Recipient:Our own Miller Veitch!!!

Massachusetts Art Education AssociationAnnual Conference​TITLE: Art of Climate ChangePROGRAM DESCRIPTION:Join our discussion/presentation of lesson plans on the concept of global warming and climate change. Is this a humanist concern for students? Help raise awareness through standards-based art lessons. Examples of student work included.

Christine Neville has an artwork in the members exhibit at the annual Massachusetts Art Educators Association Conference. The exhibition will be on view from November 7th through November 29th at the MCLA Gallery 51, 51 Main Street, North Adams, MA.

National Art Education Association Annual Conference

Feminist perspectives on/in Fiber Craft and Design

Fiber-craft evolved from utilitarian to communicative vehicle for meaning making. Through constructing and adorning, we simultaneously create identities and impact visual culture, shifting perspectives of how/what is ad[dressed] and viewed.

PRESENTER(S): Cathy Smilan Christine Neville

2015 Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Since 1923, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards have recognized the vision, ingenuity, and talent of our nation’s youth, and provided opportunities for creative teens to be celebrated. Each year, increasing numbers of teens participate in the program, and become a part of our community–-young artists and writers, filmmakers and photographers, poets, and sculptors, along with countless educators who support and encourage the creative process. Students across America submitted 255,000 original works during our 2014 program year. Year after year the Scholastic Awards program grows with increased participation from students and increasing scholarships and recognition opportunities. With 90 years of history behind us and a bright future ahead, the Scholastic Art & Writing Awards has grown to be the nation’s longest-running, most prestigious recognition initiative for creative teens, and the largest source of scholarships for young artists and writers. Join us as a student, educator, affiliate, partner, or supporter and claim your place within our nation’s creative legacy.http://www.artandwriting.org

Fairhaven High School Student Submissions to Scholastic Art Awards

Fairhaven High School has two students who received awards for their artwork; Sarelle Veitch received a Silver Key Award for her Drawing, Marilyn, and Austin Daigle received an Honorable Mention for his Painting, HeartacheWe are so proud of all of our student artists that submitted artwork this year, including Morgan Smith, Angela Xifaras, Katie Gilmore, Rumaiisa Quraiishi, Emily Desmarais, Mackensie Martin, Morgan Pedersen, and Ross Perry. Great work all of you!

Massachusetts Art Education AssociationAnnual Conference

How can K-12 visual arts teachers bridge the gap between their school and the community at large?Why are community partnerships both valuable and necessary in 21st century art education?This presentation focuses on how to design community partnerships that work to strengthen a visual arts program and increase students’ civic engagement in their communities. Types of partnerships such as mentoring, service learning, intergenerational learning, and more are discussed. Design challenges including locating partners and shared responsibility, recruiting students, costs/fundraising, scheduling, media and promotion/arts advocacy, sustainability, and program evaluation are discussed. Benefits of forging community partnerships in light of teacher evaluation reform is also covered.

Christine Neville has two artworks in the members exhibit at the annual Massachusetts Art Educators Association Conference. The exhibition will be on view from November 3rd through November 8th at the Student Life Gallery located at the Kennedy Building, Massachusetts College of Art & Design, Boston, MA.